DISCUSSION Mayor Rick Cain told council he talked to some individuals parking on Price alley. He said no parking is permitted in the alley, and the vehicles can be towed. If residents see vehicles parked in the alley, call Cain at 330-859-2015.

OTHER ACTION

• Agreed to get estimates on a hot-water tank for the village garage and to replace a valve on the sink at the garage.

• Approved Moore to attend a mandatory training session in Columbus in November. Council agreed to pay for a hotel room, mileage, and food. The training is free of charge.

• Asked zoning inspector Chris Lewis to investigate a property where trash is piled, no natural gas heating the property and children living in the house. Also a cycle shop on High Street needs cleaned up outside.

• Learned fliers explaining the renewal of a five-year tax levy for current expenses will be available this weekend for council members to canvass the village. The levy will appear on the Nov. 6 ballot and is needed to maintain current operations in the village. If approved, the renewal levy would generate $25,597 annually. There is no increase in property taxes.

FOR YOUR INFO

• Trick-or-Treat will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Oct. 27. The Mineral City American Legion will sponsor a party and costume judging at the Tuscarawas Valley Primary School at 4. Doors open at 3:45 p.m. Those participating in trick-or-treat should turn on a porch light. Children should be accompanied by an adult.

• Marissa Geib, Huff Run/Mudd Run coordinator, told council she received a $900 grant toward installing a walkway, trees, a motion activated light, landscaping, a bench, and a garden at the new gazebo located on High Street. She invited volunteers to help from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 27, to plant around the gazebo. Lunch will be provided. Eric McGovern of Frontier Gazebo/The Carpenter Shoppe Outdoors installed the gazebo and will volunteer on Saturday.

• Cain praised Geib for the success of the recent Huff Run tour. He said it was very educational and fun.

• The Mineral City firefighters will hold a fundraiser auction at 6 p.m. Nov. 3 at the fire station. Items sold will be collectibles, toys, food, candy, tools, and miscellaneous items.